For Their Benefit is a weekly listing of activities sponsored by nonprofit organizations to raise funds for programs that serve San Diegans.
THURSDAY
11th annual Comedy Night Gala, featuring Paula Poundstone, benefiting Challenge Center. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, San Diego. $175. Sponsorships available. (760) 533-7379.
FRIDAY
Museum Members Rummage Sale and Art Sale, benefiting Heritage of the Americas Museum. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Sept. 27 on both the museum's Desert Garden Patio and the Tropical Garden Patio at Cuyamaca College, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive, El Cajon. (619) 670-5194.
SEPT. 27
Giant Parking Lot Sale, benefiting South Bay Pioneers alcohol recovery home projects. 7 a.m. to dusk Sept. 27 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at South Bay Pioneers Alcohol Recovery Home, 270 C St., Chula Vista. Clothes, jewelry, tools, housewares, furniture, bikes, toys and more. (619) 426-6344.
15th annual Urban Branding, benefiting East County Family YMCA. 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 27 at McGrath Family YMCA, 12012 Campo Road, Rancho San Diego. $150. Sponsorships available. (619) 464-1323, ext. 8125.
SEPT. 28
Third annual Locks of Love Hair Drive, benefiting Locks of Love to raise awareness of Alopecia Areata (total loss of scalp hair). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the following two location: Ecotique Aveda Salonspa, Del Mar Highlands Towne Center, 12925 El Camino Real, Suite J-5, San Diego, (858) 794-8991, and Studio G, 8818 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, (619) 303-3970. Both salons will offer haircuts at no cost to donors. By appointment only.
Dine with the Chefs, an evening of cocktails, entertainment and cuisine, benefiting Meals-On-Wheels. 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego. $150. (619) 260-6110, ext. 4041, or meals-on-wheels.org.
Items for For Their Benefit should be submitted at least three weeks in advance and may be sent by e-mail: fortheirbenefit@uniontrib.com, or by fax to (619) 293-5093.
